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BREAKING: OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to peo...
10/30/2025

BREAKING: OpenAI is laying the groundwork for an IPO that could value the company at up to $1 trillion, according to people familiar with the matter. The ChatGPT maker may file as soon as late 2026, with early talks centered on raising at least $60 billion. CEO Sam Altman said this week that going public is “the most likely path for us, given the capital needs that we’ll have.”

The discussions follow a restructuring that simplified OpenAI’s ownership and reduced its reliance on Microsoft. Its nonprofit arm — now the OpenAI Foundation — holds a 26% stake in the company and could gain more shares if certain milestones are hit, giving it both oversight and a financial stake in OpenAI’s growth.

A public debut would be a major win for investors like Microsoft, SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Abu Dhabi’s MGX, and another sign of the market’s AI surge. With Nvidia now worth $5 trillion and CoreWeave tripling since its IPO, OpenAI’s listing could define the next phase of the AI boom.

Game 5's pitching matchup is absolutely wild.Trey Yesavage’s rise from Single-A to the World Series in under seven month...
10/29/2025

Game 5's pitching matchup is absolutely wild.

Trey Yesavage’s rise from Single-A to the World Series in under seven months is extraordinary. Drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2024, he dominated the minors with strikeouts, control, and poise, and by October was facing Aaron Judge and the Yankees without hesitation.⁠
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Yesavage made his MLB debut on Sept. 15 and quickly became a key part of Toronto’s postseason rotation, delivering standout performances in the ALDS and ALCS to help the Jays reach the World Series. At 22, he’s still eligible for Rookie of the Year in 2026.⁠
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Despite pitching on baseball’s biggest stage, Yesavage’s '25 earnings were just $57,204. His signing bonus of $4.175 million provided an initial financial boost, but his salary highlights the dramatic gap between proven stars and rising talent, even when they are performing at the highest level.⁠
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(h/t The Sporting News, Spotrac.com)

If you’ve heard teens saying “six, seven” while flashing a hand gesture, you’re not alone in wondering what it means.⁠⁠T...
10/29/2025

If you’ve heard teens saying “six, seven” while flashing a hand gesture, you’re not alone in wondering what it means.⁠
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The viral slang from Skrilla and G Herbo’s 2024 track ‘Doot Doot’ has taken over TikTok, where the lyric “six seven” became meme material early this year thanks to edits featuring LaMelo Ball, who stands 6'7".⁠
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Now, “six, seven” has become a symbol of chaotic Gen Alpha humor, thriving precisely because it makes no sense at all.

Italian tech firm Bending Spoons is in advanced talks to acquire AOL from Yahoo.⁠⁠The Milan-based company, known for rev...
10/29/2025

Italian tech firm Bending Spoons is in advanced talks to acquire AOL from Yahoo.⁠
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The Milan-based company, known for revitalizing digital platforms, has been on an aggressive growth streak and is reportedly eyeing a future IPO.⁠
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If finalized, the deal would continue Yahoo’s push to streamline its portfolio while giving Bending Spoons another opportunity to reimagine a legacy internet brand.

Nobody Wants This returned strong, with Season 2 drawing 8.6 million views in its first four days to claim the top spot....
10/29/2025

Nobody Wants This returned strong, with Season 2 drawing 8.6 million views in its first four days to claim the top spot.⁠
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Though slightly below its debut season’s 10.3 million, the new release also sparked renewed interest in Season 1, which re-entered the Top 10 with 2 million views.⁠
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(via Netflix)

The Toronto Blue Jays made history in Game 1 of the World Series, drawing seven million viewers — the most-watched game ...
10/29/2025

The Toronto Blue Jays made history in Game 1 of the World Series, drawing seven million viewers — the most-watched game in franchise history.

Game 2 drew 6.6 million, ranking second all-time.⁠

(via Sportsnet)

HISTORY: NVIDIA has surged 3.4% to a record high of $207.85, pushing the chipmaker past $5 trillion and solidifying its ...
10/29/2025

HISTORY: NVIDIA has surged 3.4% to a record high of $207.85, pushing the chipmaker past $5 trillion and solidifying its position as the world’s most valuable company.⁠

The milestone puts Nvidia ahead of Microsoft, Apple, and Alphabet, underscoring how demand for AI hardware and software continues to reshape global markets. The company’s stock has now climbed more than 44,000% over the past decade, turning a $1,000 investment in 2015 into roughly $441,000.⁠

The latest rally follows CEO Jensen Huang’s announcement of $500 billion in expected AI chip orders and plans to build seven U.S. supercomputers, along with a new $1B partnership with Nokia to develop 6G technology.⁠

(via Forbes)

10/29/2025

Great advice from Barack Obama 💯
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(🎥: LinkedIn)

Season 3 of Netflix’s political thriller ‘The Diplomat’, starring Keri Russell, has taken over streaming.⁠⁠The series ju...
10/29/2025

Season 3 of Netflix’s political thriller ‘The Diplomat’, starring Keri Russell, has taken over streaming.⁠
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The series just delivered its strongest season yet, drawing massive global viewership and topping every other show this week by a wide margin.⁠
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Its mix of political tension, personal stakes, and sharp dialogue is keeping audiences deeply engaged, proving the show’s third season has found its stride.⁠
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(via Variety)

Dodgers or Blue Jays in 2025?
10/28/2025

Dodgers or Blue Jays in 2025?

HISTORY: Apple has officially crossed a $4 trillion market cap for the first time, joining Microsoft in the milestone as...
10/28/2025

HISTORY: Apple has officially crossed a $4 trillion market cap for the first time, joining Microsoft in the milestone as both tech giants continue to surge ahead of earnings this week.

Strong iPhone 17 sales and optimism around Apple’s global supply chain shifts have fueled the company’s 25% rise over the past three months, with fourth-quarter results due Thursday.

Microsoft, reporting Wednesday, also climbed after securing a 27% stake in OpenAI’s for-profit arm. Both still trail Nvidia, now the world’s most valuable company at more than $4.6 trillion.

(via CNBC)

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ continues its dominant run, logging a third consecutive week at No. 1 with 194,0...
10/28/2025

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ continues its dominant run, logging a third consecutive week at No. 1 with 194,000 units earned.

It’s only the second album this year to spend its first three weeks atop the chart, joining Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m the Problem.’⁠
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(via Billboard)

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